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Mimic the Windows Start Menu
A great tip for switchers is that you can mimic the behavior of the Windows Start Menu in OS X by simply adding a shortcut to the Applications folder on the Dock. The upside to this is that you will be able to launch applications from the Dock in a manner that will simulate the Windows Start menu:
- Open Macintosh HD
- Drag the Applications folder to the Dock and place it next to the Trash icon
- This will place a shortcut to the Applications folder in the Dock (you are not actually moving the Applications folder to the Dock)
- Control-Click or click and hold the Applications folder
You will now have a simulated Windows Start menu that will provide you with a very easy way launch Applications.
By: switchtoamac
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